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Friday, February 11, 2011

The Egypt Protests: Mubarak Resignation Celebrations

01. Egyptian celebrates after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

What started out as a day of anger ended in joyous celebration. Last night the people heard Mubarak say he was going to stay President until the elections in September. This angered the protesters so much they planned new protests and dubbed today Farewell Friday. Hundreds of thousands joined marches in Alexandria, Cairo and across Egypt.
Just before the afternoon prayer the Army issued a statement saying they wanted the protests to stop and would guarantee Mubarak kept his word in September. This did not appease the protesters and they defied the Army. The End Game was set in motion and Mubarak finally threw in the towel in the early evening by announcing his resignation from the position of President of Egypt with immediate effect.
After 18 days of protest the people of Egypt did it. President Hosni Mubarak – on the thrown for the last 30 years – finally listened to the people of Egypt and quit. This joyous news sparked celebrations by Egyptians from London to Jordan to Athens to Paris to Germany to Paris to Alexandria and to Tahris Square Cairo.
We wish the Egyptian people well in their search for a stable and democratic country. It is not going to be an easy ride, but the first steps have been taken.

02. Opposition supporters perform Friday prayers near tanks in front of the presidential palace in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's powerful army gave guarantees on Friday that President Hosni Mubarak's promised reforms would be carried out, but protesters insisted he quit now and cranked up the pressure by massing outside his palace. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

03. An opposition supporter prays near a tank in front of the presidential palace in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's powerful army gave guarantees on Friday that President Hosni Mubarak's promised reforms would be carried out, but protesters insisted he quit now and cranked up the pressure by massing outside his palace. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

04. An Egyptian soldier stands guard atop a tank in front of the state TV building on the Corniche in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's powerful army pledged on Friday to guarantee President Hosni Mubarak's reforms in a move to defuse a popular uprising, but many angry protesters said this failed to meet their key demand that he resign immediately. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

05. Egyptian soldiers stands guard next to a machinegun on a balcony of the state TV building on the Corniche in Cairo February 11, 2011 as thousands of protesters demonstrate in the streets around the building. Egypt's powerful army pledged on Friday to guarantee President Hosni Mubarak's reforms in a move to defuse a popular uprising, but many angry protesters said this failed to meet their key demand that he resign immediately. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

06. An anti-government protester holds a flag in front of a tank guarding the state TV building on the Corniche in Cairo February 11, 2011 as thousands of protesters demonstrate in the streets around the building. Egypt's powerful army pledged on Friday to guarantee President Hosni Mubarak's reforms in a move to defuse a popular uprising, but many angry protesters said this failed to meet their key demand that he resign immediately. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

07. Thousands of Egyptian anti-government protesters march in Alexandria , 230 km (140 miles) north of Cairo, February 11, 2011. Egypt's powerful military gave guarantees on Friday that promised democratic reforms would be carried out but angry protesters intensified an uprising against President Hosni Mubarak by marching on the presidential palace. REUTERS/Stringer

08. Anti-government protesters shout anti-Mubarak slogans and celebrate in front of a tank outside the state TV building on the Corniche in Cairo after Friday prayers February 11, 2011. Egypt's powerful army pledged on Friday to guarantee President Hosni Mubarak's reforms in a move to defuse a popular uprising, but many angry protesters said this failed to meet their key demand that he resign immediately. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

09. Thousands of Egyptian anti-government protesters march in Alexandria , 230 km (140 miles) north of Cairo, February 11, 2011. Egypt's powerful military gave guarantees on Friday that promised democratic reforms would be carried out but angry protesters intensified an uprising against President Hosni Mubarak by marching on the presidential palace. REUTERS/Stringer

10. Anti-government protesters wave flags outside the state TV building on the Corniche in Cairo after Friday prayers February 11, 2011. Egypt's powerful army pledged on Friday to guarantee President Hosni Mubarak's reforms in a move to defuse a popular uprising, but many angry protesters said this failed to meet their key demand that he resign immediately. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

11. Opposition protesters make their way into their stronghold of Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's powerful army pledged on Friday to guarantee President Hosni Mubarak's reforms in a move to defuse a popular uprising, but many angry protesters said this failed to meet their key demand that he resign immediately. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

12. Opposition protesters pray in their stronghold of Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's powerful army pledged on Friday to guarantee President Hosni Mubarak's reforms in a move to defuse a popular uprising, but many angry protesters said this failed to meet their key demand that he resign immediately. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

13. Anti-government protesters ride motorbikes during a march through the presidential palace in Cairo February 11, 2011.Egypt's powerful army gave guarantees on Friday that President Hosni Mubarak's promised reforms would be carried out, but protesters insisted he quit now and cranked up the pressure by massing outside his palace. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

14. An Egyptian flag is placed in front of the Presidential palace in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's powerful military gave guarantees on Friday that promised democratic reforms would be carried out but angry protesters intensified an uprising against President Hosni Mubarak by marching on the presidential palace. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

15. An anti-government protester holds up a shoe with a picture of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak in front of the Presidential palace in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's powerful military gave guarantees on Friday that promised democratic reforms would be carried out but angry protesters intensified an uprising against President Hosni Mubarak by marching on the presidential palace. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

16. Opposition protesters celebrate Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak's resignation, from their stronghold of Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's Vice President Omar Suleiman said on Friday that Mubarak had bowed to pressure from the street and had resigned, handing power to the army, he said in a televised statement. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

17. Opposition protesters celebrate Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak's resignation, from their stronghold of Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's Vice President Omar Suleiman said on Friday that Mubarak had bowed to pressure from the street and had resigned, handing power to the army, he said in a televised statement. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

18. Opposition protesters celebrate Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak's resignation, from their stronghold of Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's Vice President Omar Suleiman said on Friday that Mubarak had bowed to pressure from the street and had resigned, handing power to the army, he said in a televised statement. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

19. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's Vice President Omar Suleiman said on Friday that Mubarak had bowed to pressure from the street and had resigned, handing power to the army, he said in a televised statement. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

20. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's Vice President Omar Suleiman said on Friday that Mubarak had bowed to pressure from the street and had resigned, handing power to the army, he said in a televised statement. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

21. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's Vice President Omar Suleiman said on Friday that Mubarak had bowed to pressure from the street and had resigned, handing power to the army, he said in a televised statement. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

22. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's Vice President Omar Suleiman said on Friday that Mubarak had bowed to pressure from the street and had resigned, handing power to the army, he said in a televised statement. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

23. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's Vice President Omar Suleiman said on Friday that Mubarak had bowed to pressure from the street and had resigned, handing power to the army, he said in a televised statement. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

24. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. Egypt's Vice President Omar Suleiman said on Friday that Mubarak had bowed to pressure from the street and had resigned, handing power to the army, he said in a televised statement. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

25. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

26. Women hold the Egyptian flag after the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, outside the country's embassy in London February 11, 2011. Hosni Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

27. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

28. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

29. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

30. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

31. Egyptians living in Greece celebrate the resignation of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak outside the country's embassy in Athens February 11, 2011. Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis

32. Egyptians and supporters celebrate the resignation of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak outside the country's embassy in London February 11, 2011. Hosni Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

33. Egyptians and supporters celebrate the resignation of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak outside the country's embassy in London February 11, 2011. Hosni Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

34. Egyptians and supporters celebrate the resignation of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak outside the country's embassy in London February 11, 2011. Hosni Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

35. Egyptians living in Germany celebrate the resignation of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak in front of the Brandenburg gate in Berlin February 11, 2011. Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski

36. Egyptians celebrate in Paris after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. Mubarak, the second Arab leader to be overthrown by a popular uprising in a month, handed power to the army after 18 days of relentless rallies against poverty, corruption and repression caused support from the armed forces to evaporate. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

37. Egyptians celebrate with their flag in Paris after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation February 11, 2011. Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

38. Egyptians celebrate in Paris after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation February 11, 2011. Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

39. Anti-government protesters celebrate next to soldiers inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

40. Egyptians celebrate in Paris after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation February 11, 2011. Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

41. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

42. An Egyptian man waves Egyptian flags inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

43. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

44. A woman celebrates inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

45. Anti-government protesters shake hands with an army officer atop a tank in Tahrir square in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond.
REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

46. Thousands of Egyptian anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

47. Anti-government protesters celebrate atop a tank in Tahrir square in Cairo February 11, 2011.A furious wave of protest finally swept Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond.Ecstatic Egyptians celebrated in carnival mood on the streets and people embraced in Cairo's Tahrir, or Liberation, Square, the main focus for protest. Many simply sobbed for joy. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

48. Protesters celebrate in front of the Egyptian embassy after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Amman February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji

49. Thousands of Egyptian anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

50. Egyptian anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

51. Thousands of Egyptian anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

52. Anti-government protesters celebrate atop a tank in Tahrir square in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond.Ecstatic Egyptians celebrated in carnival mood on the streets and people embraced in Cairo's Tahrir, or Liberation, Square, the main focus for protest. Many simply sobbed for joy.
REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

53. Egyptians celebrate after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

54. People chant pro-Egypt slogans as they celebrate announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation at Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond.evaporated. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

55. A couple celebrates the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation at Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

56. Egyptian youths wave a large Egyptian flag as they celebrate the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation at Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

57. People take pictures next to an army tank as they celebrate the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation at Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

58. Fire works are launched as Egyptians celebrate the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation at Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

62. Protesters celebrate in front of the Egyptian embassy after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Amman February 11, 2011. Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt on Friday after 30 years of rule, handing power to the army and bowing to relentless pressure from a popular uprising after his military support evaporated. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji

64. Opposition protesters celebrate Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak's resignation, from their stronghold of Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

65. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

66. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

67. Anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

68. Thousands of Egyptian anti-government protesters celebrate inside Tahrir Square after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

69. Anti-government protesters pray as Egyptians celebrate after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

70. Opposition protesters celebrate Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak's resignation, from their stronghold of Tahrir Square in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

71. Egyptians celebrate after the announcement of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

72. Palestinians celebrate the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Gaza City February 11, 2011. Palestinians in Gaza let off fireworks and shot into the air to celebrate the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Friday, and the Islamist group Hamas called on Egypt's new rulers to change his policies. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

73. Anti-government protesters carry a placard and celebrate in Tahrir square in Cairo February 11, 2011. A furious wave of protest finally swept Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak from power on Friday after 30 years of one-man rule, sparking jubilation on the streets and sending a warning to autocrats across the Arab world and beyond.Ecstatic Egyptians celebrated in carnival mood on the streets and people embraced in Cairo's Tahrir, or Liberation, Square, the main focus for protest. Many simply sobbed for joy. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis